Typhoon “Doksuri” made landfall near Quong Dong, Ha Tinh province of northern Vietnam around 03:00 UTC on September 15, 2017 with maximum sustained winds of 148 km/h (92 mph) and gusts to 185 km/h (115 mph). This made Doksuri a Category 2 hurricane equivalent on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. The typhoon peaked in strength just before making landfall with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph).
Vietnam state news agency said roofs had been blown off of 260 houses in the ancient city of Hue. Electricity was reportedly knocked out in parts of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces after the wind brought down power lines along with trees and billboards.
Along with powerful winds, Doksuri brought very heavy rain and caused widespread flash flooding.
At least 46 flights were canceled between the capital, Hanoi, in northern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial hub in the south, according to Reuters.
Although there were no immediate reports of deaths today, one person drowned in central Vietnam on Thursday, September 14.
More than 100 000 people were evacuated from coastal regions ahead of the storm.
Typhoon “Doksuri” at 02:50 UTC on September 15, 2017. Credit: JMA/Himawari-8 (CIRA)
After slamming Vietnam, Doksuri moved into Laos, still as a typhoon, with maximum sustained winds 148 km/h (92 mph) and heavy rain.
It is expected to cross Laos along the border with Thailand before reaching northern Thailand.
Featured image: Typhoon “Doksuri” at 02:50 UTC on September 15, 2017. Credit: JMA/Himawari-8 (CIRA)
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